A delegation of Anioma people of Delta State led by the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Chike Edozien Wednesday visited President Jonathan at the State House, Abuja.
Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting with the President, the Edozien said, “We are here to confer with the President on national issues, issue of security affecting the country and the coming elections”
He said the delegation pledged their support for the President, if he decides to seek re-election in 2015.
He also confirmed that the issue of the zone which will produce the next governor of Delta State was also discussed, but did not zero it on a particular person.
According to him, “As regards the endorsement of the president, we are very much in support of the President. He also confirmed that the agitation for an Anioma person to be elected governor of Delta State was also discussed with the President but did not zero it on a particular person.
According to him, “The issue of an Anioma person becoming the governor was one of the issues we discussed and I hope an Anioma son or daughter will be elected governor of Delta State.”
Asked who he had in mind, the monarch said, “We have many worthy sons and many people in our area if elected will be good governors.
Source: Guardian
